Lowndes County Climate
Lowndes County, Mississippi
Avg Annual Temp
65.4°F
Annual Precip
56.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.4"
Extreme Heat Days
83.1
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Lowndes County Weather
High heat in the Magnolia State
Lowndes County maintains an average temperature of 65.4°F, significantly exceeding the national median. Its humid subtropical climate creates a year-round warmth characteristic of the Deep South.
Warmer than the Mississippi average
The county averages 65.4°F, placing it above the Mississippi state average of 63.9°F. It is one of the more consistently warm counties in the eastern part of the state.
Warmer and drier than Lee
Lowndes is significantly warmer than its northern neighbor Lee County, which averages 63.0°F. It is also drier than most regional peers, receiving only 56.6 inches of annual precipitation.
Intense summers, brief winters
The area experiences 83 days of extreme heat annually with July temperatures averaging a hot 83.2°F. Winters are manageable with an average of 48.0°F and only 0.4 inches of snow.
Cooling is the top priority
The 83 days of extreme heat require a heavy reliance on air conditioning during the summer months. While drier than some neighbors, the 56.6 inches of rain still necessitates good storm preparation.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.